Zelenskyy on Russian Christmas Day attack: Over 70 missiles launched on energy infrastructure, more than 50 downed – photos
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Wed, 25 Dec 2024 10:23:59 +0200
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russian forces fired more than 70 missiles and more than 100 attack drones during a largescale attack on Ukraines energy infrastructure on Christmas Day.
He also noted that the defenders had managed to shoot down more than 50 missiles and a significant number of drones.
Source Zelenskyy on social media Ukraines Air Force Quote Today, Putin deliberately chose Christmas for an attack.
What could be more inhumane Over 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and more than a hundred attack drones.
The targets are our energy infrastructure.
They continue to fight for a blackout in Ukraine. According to preliminary reports, our defenders managed to shoot down more than 50 missiles and a significant number of drones.
Unfortunately, there have been hits.
As of now, there are power outages in several regions.
Power engineers are working to restore power supply as soon as possible.
Details As of 9001000, the Air Force reported that missiles were flying toward different regions of the country, including the cities of Kryvyi Rih and Kremenchuk.
The allclear was given at 1021.
Nevertheless, the threat of drone attack remains relevant for Kharkiv Oblast.
Firefighters dealing with the aftermath of the Russian attack on Christmas.
Photo Ukrainian State Emergency Service in Donetsk Oblast Firefighters dealing with the aftermath of the Russian attack on Christmas.
Photo Ukrainian State Emergency Service in Donetsk Oblast Background Ukraines Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko reported that Russian forces were conducting a largescale attack on Ukraines energy system.
During an attack on 25 January, Russian forces targeted thermal power plants of Ukraines largest energy company DTEK, causing severe damage to the power plant equipment.
Russian forces struck the Prykarpattia region during the largescale attack on Ukraines energy infrastructure, leaving parts of the region without electricity.
Explosions were reported in the cities of Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Samar and Kamianske.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed ballistic missile strikes on the city, with three casualties reported in the Saltivskyi district, two of them in a serious condition.
Hits were also recorded in the Kyivskyi district.
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